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Nancy Guthrie Kidnap Mystery: How Could A 'Wrench Attack' Explain Her Abduction?

Investigators probing the Nancy Guthrie kidnap in Arizona are weighing a controversial theory that the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie was targeted in a violent cryptocurrency 'wrench attack'.

International Business Times UK

Crypto Horror in Spain: Man Shot, Kidnapped and Killed as Europe Faces Surge in Violent Crypto Kidnappings

A man was murdered in Spain after kidnappers held him for hours trying to access his crypto wallets. Similar attacks have surged across Europe and the US.

International Business Times UK

What are ‘crypto kidnappings’ and why are they on the rise?

Attempted abductions of ‘crypto tycoons’ are becoming more frequent and insurance companies are cashing in.

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France Foils New Crypto Kidnapping Plot, Arrests Over 20: Source

France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more than 20 people over that attempt and another against crypto boss Pierre Noizat's family, a police source said Tuesday.

International Business Times

French Crypto Boss Hails 'Heroic' Duo For Foiling Kidnap Bid

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.

International Business Times

France Summons Cryptocurrency Businesses After Kidnappings

Bruno Retailleau's invitation comes a day after the latest violent kidnapping attempt in broad daylight in Paris, and a series of previous such incidents.

International Business Times

Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

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Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

PC Gamer

Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

Fortune

Inside the 58 hours that saw French police free a crypto hostage whose finger was chopped off

Police tracked the gang to a house in the Essonne region south of Paris

The Independent UK

Kidnappers target crypto entrepreneur's father for ransom in France

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

Euronews

Father of cryptocurrency entrepreneur ‘had finger chopped off’ after being kidnapped for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers

The Independent UK

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - UK

Four teens charged for alleged pistol-whipping, attempted Bitcoin robbery of OnlyFans influencer

Kaitlyn Siragusa, 31, was assaulted in her Houston home in early March.

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International Business Times UK

Who Is David Balland? Co-Founder of £1B Crypto Startup and Wife Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, and his wife were recently kidnapped, with a portion of the ransom paid in cryptocurrency.

International Business Times

Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping, Torture Raises Concerns On Crypto Executives' Wealth Visibility

Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were the victims of a kidnap for ransom plot last week, but they were rescued by French authorities after the kidnappers mutilated one of the crypto executive's fingers.

Radio France Internationale

French police arrest seven after brutal kidnapping of cryptocurrency entrepreneur

French authorities have detained seven individuals following the violent abduction of David Balland, co-founder of cryptocurrency security firm Ledger.

Fortune

French police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after kidnapping

Police made 10 arrests after David Balland and his wife were kidnapped over demands for a crypto ransom.

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